abandon demands
[/əˈbændən dɪˈmændz/]
verb phrase
abandonar exigências
1. to stop insisting on or pursuing a set of requirements or claims; to relinquish or give up demands
After weeks of negotiation, the union decided to abandon demands for a 15% salary increase.
Após semanas de negociação, o sindicato decidiu abandonar as exigências de um aumento salarial de 15%.
2. to cease pressing for something that was previously considered essential or necessary
The government had to abandon demands for immediate compliance with the new regulations.
O governo teve que abandonar exigências de conformidade imediata com os novos regulamentos.
This phrase is commonly used in labor negotiations, diplomatic talks, and business disputes in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in news related to labor strikes, political negotiations, and corporate agreements. The expression reflects the practical reality of compromise and negotiation in professional and political spheres.
NYC Slang
drop the demands / back off the demands
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw in the towel on demands
wave the white flag on demands
eat your words regarding demands
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